(June 21, 2012 to August 26, 2012) He played Gilbert in the musical, "Hairspray," at the New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas with LenaMary Amato (Tracy Turnblad); Inda Ballard (Motormouth Maybelle); Cathy Barnett (Velma Von Tussle); Sydney Benton (Shelly); Martin Buchanan (Mr. Spitzer, Mr. Pinky); Jan Chapman (Prudy Pingleton, Gym Teacher); Jerry Jay Cranford (Wilbur Turnblad); Eboni Fondren (Dynamite/Judine); Ayla Glass (Dynamite/Shayna); Seth Golay (Corny Collins); Jennie Greenberry (Dynamite/Kamilah); Glennae Harvey (Little Inez); Marcus Hurst (IQ); Katie Karel (Penny Pingleton); Jim Korinke (Edna Turnblad); Mandy Morris (Amber Von Tussle); MaShawn Morton (Duane); Phil Newman (Fender); Stephen Plante (Sketch); Tim Quartier (Link Larkin); Casi Riegle (Lou Ann); Annie Simpson (Tammy); Erik Sobbe (Brad); Marcus Terell (Seaweed) and Pamela Todd (Brenda) in the cast. Richard Carrothers and Dennis D. Hennessy were artistic directors. Joe R. Fox III was producer. Mark O'Donnell and Thomas Meehan wrote the book. Marc Shaiman was composer. Scott Wittman and Marc Shaiman were lyricists. Dennis D. Hennessy was also director. Randy B, Winder was lighting designer and assistant director. Jason Coale was scenic designer. Vincent Scassellati was costume designer. Kansas City Costume Company provides the costumes. Mary Traylor was costume coordinator. Roger Stoddard was sound designer. Paul Joseph Barnett was properties designer. Kathy Stengel was stage manager. Keith Reece was swing stage manager. Ryan K. Klein was company manager. Stephanie Klapper was casting director. James Misenheimer was technical director. Eddie Ocheskey was resident technician. Richey F. Clark was audio engineer. Charlie Ream was master carpenter. Melissa Legg was swing technician. Charles Moore was scenic artist. Ray Robins was changeover technician. Mark Ferrell was music director and keyboardist. Paul Joseph Barnett was properties designer. Andrew Turtletaub was assistant choreographer. Katie Fernandez was assistant to stage manager. Veronica Weesner was wardrobe and hair designer. Erik Blume and Keel Williams played the Reeds. Michalis Koutsoupides was keyboardist. Jay Miller was percussionist. Steve Riley played the Sinfonia.
